Principal’s Message

We have had a great start to the school year at Timberbank Junior Public School. As the new Principal of Timberbank, I am honoured to be part of such a vibrant school. In my short time here already, I have been welcomed by the students, staff and members of the parent community, and I am amazed by the evident passion Timberbank and learning.


I truly believe strong partnerships between parents and staff will lead to academic success for all students. Therefore, I invite you to visit our school and to actively participate in your child’s education. This participation may come in a variety of forms including: joining the school council, volunteering at the school, checking your child’s homework and agenda on a daily basis, attending school-wide events, and communicating questions or concerns to me and the teachers.


September and October have already been busy with many activities including The National Ballet, a two night stay at Kearney for our grade 6 students, The Terry Fox run, Dhanaian Drumming workshops, and our first “On T.R.A.C.K.” Assembly. Timberbank opened a new Kindergarten class which has allowed for more individualized attention in the important early years. Extra Curricular teams and clubs are well under way with the Kilometre Club, Cross Country Team, Soccer Team, Ambassadors, Announcers and Library Helpers. Volleyball try-outs have just begun and the crafters and cooking clubs begin next week.


My first impressions of Timberbank support my belief that a school is more than just a place to learn to read and write. The extra activities that are offered by our energetic and caring staff help to build pride, engage our students and add to the experience of learning. I look forward to meeting more of the parents and community members and a great year with all of you at Timberbank.

Ms. Karen Robertson























September, 2017



We have had a great start to the school year at Timberbank Jr. P.S. I would like to welcome back Timberbank staff, students and their families. We hope you had a safe and enjoyable summer. A special welcome is extended to our junior kindergarten students and to the families new to our community.



Teachers have been reviewing routines and expectations for the school to help our students get off to a positive start and to ensure a safe and caring learning environment for all.

At Timberbank we work as a team and we consider the parents very much a part of that team. Communication between school and home is very important for the success of each student. You will have an opportunity to meet the teachers on Curriculum Night, Thursday, September 21 6:30 to 8:00 pm for classroom visits (come earlier if you pre-orde

red pizza and/or you would like to visit the Book Fair). If you need to speak to a staff member at any other time, please call ahead and make an appointment. Our first School Council Meeting will be on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 6:30. All parents are welcome to attend.

Please help your child gain the most from this year by seeing that their attendance is regular and that they are on time each morning and each afternoon. If the office can be of any assistance to you please do not hesitate to call.

We are looking forward to working with you and your child(ren) during the 2017-2018 school year!

Ms. Karen Robertson

Our Timberbank staff for the 2017-2018 school year is as follows:

Min Jeung – JK/SK teacher
Jennifer Au – Early Childhood Educator
Lisa Montgomery – JK/SK teacher
Ashiya Shaikh – Early Childhood Educator
Andrea Mourad – Grade 1/2 teacher
Wency De Sousa – Grade 1/2 teacher
Vanessa D’Alessandro – Grade 2/3 teacher
Karen Boulos – Grade 3 teacher & Library (pm)
Ray Mirshahi - Computer (am) & Grade 3 teacher
Vanita Persaud – Grade 4 teacher & French
Gisha Oommen – Grade 5 teacher
Edward O’Connor – Grade 6 teacher
Florence Chan – ESL am & Drama/Dance pm
Christine Harvey Kerr – HSP teacher (am) & resource teacher (pm)
Kathy Viapiana – Special Needs Assistant (am)
Maria Cavazzon – Special Education Assistant (pm)
Lubna Khan – Nutrition Coordinator
Raanu Samoojh – Lunchroom Supervisor
Delores Small – Lunchroom Supervisor
Cyleta Gibson-Sealy – Lunchroom Supervisor
Larissa Nicoloff – Lunchroom Supervisor
Karen Robertson – Principal
Jean Garcia – Office Administrator
Claudette Whitton – Head Caretaker
Donna O’Hara – Evening Caretaker